99% of Wisconsin residents live within 5 miles of a Knowles-Nelson project. This funding is crucial to improving and continuing Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation experiences.
Wisconsin ranks last in the USA for State funding per visit at state parks. Currently we rely on usage fees, grants and donations to support the parks. One of the most relied upon grants is the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund. In the upcoming State of Wisconsin budget this critical funding source is reportedly on the chopping block by the Joint Finance Committee.
We must unite and voice our support for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund and our objection and concern for possible discontinuation. We need you to contact your State Representatives and members of the Joint Finance Committee.
We strongly encourage you to send a letter to your representative and the Joint Finance Committee encouraging support. Below is a link to a letter that you can simply personalize and email. Below the letter is a link to a postcard supporting the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Fund.
Please take a few minutes to send the letter and postcard to HELP save our cherished State Parks and outdoor recreational opportunities.
STATE PARK FUNDING
Dear Elected Official Letter
This letter can be sent to your elected officials to encourage, educate, and advocate for state funding for the Wisconsin State Parks. Share it with your fiends and family.
Who to send the letter(s) to….
Please send at least 2 letters:
1. Joint Finance Committee and their email addresses and snail mail addresses can be found here:
If you scroll down on the page you will see all the individual members of the committee. Click on their name and their info will appear. If you can, please send to EVERY member.
2. To determine who your elected officials are enter your address in the link attached and you will see that info:
Where and how should I share:
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Include in your newsletter via email and snail mail
The more letters the better, the bigger our voice.
KNOWLES-NELSON FUNDING
Visit knowlesnelson.org/postcards to upload a photo of your favorite Wisconsin adventure and type a message in support of reauthorizing Knowles-Nelson. We’ll print and deliver your postcard directly to your representatives and the governor–keeping Knowles-Nelson at the top of their minds during budget season and reminding them of what’s worth protecting in their districts.